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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-05

A Million for Missions for 1ss7-By CoIlec-
lions Only.
Hopewell charge, Rev w. r. s airs
will exceed the apportionment for Mis-
sions this year. Rev. J. r. VanBurkalow
of Bethel and Glasgow in the face OF uu
favorable weather and almost impossible
roades is working up the Missionary col
lection and will reach the apportionment-
Our brethren in country places labor uu
der great disadvantages in such a winter
At We are having.
Rev. j. P. Otis, Pastor of E'kton Md
has worked the following pla in his col
lection for Missions
l. A prayer meeting once a month de-
noted to missions, black board outlining
the countries, and mission stations of our
Church. Music, readings, and mIar
exercises.
The prayers for the blessing of God
upon the work is of great spiritual profit.
:. The town school devotes all the col
lections of the second and fourth quarters
to Missions. the four mission Schools
connected with this charge take a
monthly missionary collection. The out
g. About month since printed cIrcu
lars were put in the hands of thirty ladies'
each circular addressed by name to b..
distributed and the money called for the
following week. Tns method OF raising
the congre atIonal offering is accomplish
ing the purpose well. 4 NJ ,rch II the
Sunday, following the last missionary
prayer meeting. the Missionary sermon
will be preached and the pu bile collection
taken. 5. The juvenile Missionary A mi
versary will be held March 9 Ii. TniS to
the schools and congre cations is the
event of the church year. Music, ad
dresses aud other appropriate exercises
will DO the summing up OF the year S
work. Ii this Carefully planned work
fails to bring the amount desired. the
only hops would be to have the Captain
turned loose upon the Methodists of the
town. But We are confident Bro. o. will
reach the highest mark
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Every now and then somebody wants
tn know what it costs to administer the
funds of tie Missionary Society Now
listen: Deduct from the office expenses
the 81, $50 received for the Missionary
Society's share of the rentals of the sur
plus space Of the Book Room, and it
costs one dHd one tenth per cent upon the
receipts Please cut this out and paste
1t in your pocket book. SO that when yo,,
meet a man who thinks more about the
penny spent on exercises than he does
about che ninety nine saved for the work
you may read it to him.
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One-Half an Acre of Land,
MEN WANTED

to sell for the HOOKER NURSERIES, Estab.
lished 1885. Permanent employment. Salary
and Expenses or Liberal Commissions paid Ex-
perence not necessary. Apply at once
II. +. HOOKER co, Rochester, N. Y,
Feb 26-2m
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81 A Q r. e S.

ROOD 81 PERCHES, more or less. situate
and lying the road leading from ".Ienness
Mill to North East. and which was conveyed 10
the said Samuel j. Jenuess by David Jenness
This tract is under good fencing. the land is In
an excellent state OF cultivation and ihe improve
IL q LIAM II IL rl,n
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-05
. 9 Head Good Milk Cows
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

some vi which will be in proft by day of sale; six
mead OF twoyear-od heiers, one yearing heller.
Tour tworearold steers, one yoke OF oxen well
hrnknn MI Il rI.nr.
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Three PecuIiarities

Hoods Sarsaparllla, the great blood purifier
and regulating medicine, is characterized by
three pecularities, namely
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1887-03-05
Frame DWELLING House III
50 Acres, 3 ROOdS and Is Square PGrCheS

more or less. About one half of the second tract
is under cultivatiOn-the balance is good meadow
land, aitordiEg iine pasture. The improvements
consist oi substantial frame DWELLING
HOUSE, with kitchen attached. containing fiiteen
rocms. new frame barn with cellar stable d
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AN AGED HORSE TuInF.
Henry smith Confosscs TO Series of Ro
berries.


berries.
Henry Smith, Il white man, feeble and
bent with age, was tried in the Criminal
Court this morning on the charge of steal
ing horse. worth $3.50. from Wm.
james Il Son, on the 9th of October last.
Smith has great number of aliases, and
it appears was brought here from Mary
land, where he had been serving peni-
tentiary sentence on the same charge.
The indictment indicates that the next
day after he arrived in this District he
took possession OF James Il Sons horse,
and sold it TO colored man for $50.
Wm. Umble, an employee in the Hay
market, testified that he saw Smith look
ut the horse, unite him, and tic him
again. Lewis 4. johnson, who runs u
baggage wagon, testified that on the 18th
Smith sold him the horse for $50, paying
him $50. The old man admitted that
the affair occurred just about as II had
been detailed and he attempted no de-
fense. The jury returned their verdict
of guilty without retiring.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
The Kirschenhau Bazaar.

The remaining donations to the Kirschen-
llau Bazaar of the First Reformed Church
were sold last night. The articles sold
quickly, many going for more than their
real value. The fair has been thoroughly
successful, netting something like $1,000.
The voting resulted as follows: Diamond
brooch, Miss Johanna Stewart; lady's gold
watch. Miss Lulu Appich; gold. d.headed cane,
Friedrich Dietz; Masonic emblem, Edward
Kolb; shotgun, Alexander Ebert; first rifle,
Seidlich; gold watch, Edward Fisher; dia-
inond pin, Thomas Kelly; violin, l.. II
Gebhardt; harness, Kaspcr Herbert; cabinet
organ, schwarLc Ritter; uniform, Charles
Gerner; knight OF pythias uniform, Charles
Saul
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ABRAVE RESCUE.
n Well-known Lawyer Saves q Child from
the Flames.

~ Well-knOwn Lawyer Saves Child from
the Flames.
About 1:15 this afternoon smoke was
discovered issuing from house No. $40 d
street northwest, by one of the telephone
operators at Police Headquarters. An
alarm of fire was turned in from box
12l and the engines quickly responded
and soon succeeded in getting the flames
under way.
The fire originated in second-story
room used for storage, but the exact
cause has not been ascertained.
The damage is roughly estimated at
$500. The house belongs to the Blagden
estate, and is the residence of j. G.
Poynton.
During the excitement the well-known
lawyer, John A. Clarke, was seen to rush
into the house. He came out later with
an infant in his arms, wrapped up in a
blanket. 1t is quite probable that If Mr..
Clarke had not taken this timely action
the child would have been seriously
hurt.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
The Stock and Money Market.

New YoHK, Dec 0.--Money per cent.
Exchange steady; posted rates 4sll@4s5a.
Government bonds steady. Currency, 6s,
119 bid; Is coupon, 12il bid; AS do, 1O7
bid.
The stock market opened firm, and on
buying of Union Pacific, st. Paul, Lake
Shore and Louisville and Nashville, prices
minutes, but at the first call raid was inau-
gurated on New York and New England,
under which the early advance was lost.
After II o'clock the market became strong
again on renewal of the buying, and prices
fully recovered the decline. The market at
the present writing is firm.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Indications for the twenty-four hours
commencing at 3 p. IN. Friday, Decem
Der s: For the District of Columbia, iail
weather, except in the southern portion O.
Virginia, nearly stationary, followed OF
Saturday by rising temperature; light tC
fresh northeasterly winds, except fresh tC
brisk on the coast
Observations taken at TuE CmrIo Meteo
rological Bureau 9ll ID street northwest
800 u. m, 3S0i 1900 p. H., 500; 3;oop. M 90
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
Revision OF. the Tariff.

The Presidents annual Message to Con.
gress contained great deal of important
matter concerning the revision of the tariff.
or an amendment to the law in that particu
lar. This is very cogent subject for Con.
gress to handle, and in order TO cope with
the all-important topic of the day our lcgis.
lators will be compelled to brace up on
HaaR HHharRs best best 9ld rye BeLkeley whisky;
northwest.
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$500 Reward.

The former proprietor of DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy for years made a standing
public offer in all American newspapers Of
$500 reward tor case OF catarrh that he
could not cure. The present proprietors
sell this. remedy, together with the
"Douche," and all other appliances ad.
vised to be used in connection with it. No
catarrh patient Is longer able to say II cam
not be cured" You get $500 in case Of
failure.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
The Cars Complained of.

Elizabeth Strobel to-day entered suit
against the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
for Si,0O damages. She resides in No. 613
Virginia avenue southeast and owns Nos.
Gil 6i3, 6l5 and 6l7. She claims that her
propertp was injured by the railroad load
ing and unloading cars and permitting
freight cars to stand in front of 1t, etc. This
has greatly reduced the rent of her houses
and destroyed tho comfort Of herself and
family
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
4 Worry Mcnn Theft.

A young white man named Michael Doyle
pleaded guilty in the Police Court this morn
ing to very mean robbery. He and two
other young men were at hotel on the
Avenue and he entered the rooms of the
other men and stole their overcoats, gloves
and dress coats, vests and pants and pawned
them. He got 90 dnys in fail.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
The Jefferson Club.

At the election of officers of the jefferson
Club last evening the following.named were
chosen: President, Stilson Hutchins; secre-
tary, f. b. Noyes; treasurer, John W. Car
son; governors W. g. Mclntire, Enoch Tot
ten, }. G.. Berret, George u. Williams, A. 4.
Wilson, A. 4. Britton, NJ. NJ. Parker i. A..
Richardson, Eppa Hunton, Martin II. Nor
rls, Lawrence Gardner and II. b. Younans.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
Comics of Wills E,ilcd.

Exempliiied copies of the following wills
were filed to-day: Isaac Smith, January "a,
1875, Dutchess Co., N. Y; Abby L. Tall
madge, July II, 1si9 Fond du Lac Co. Wis;
Grier Tallmadge, November A, 1856, Fond du
Lac, Wis; Charles Garrignes, June "a, 1884,
Columbiana Co., Ohio,
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
MRS. ESrMoNs' CASE.
Justice Merrick Renders u Decree From
Which She AppeaIs.

Which She Appeals.
Justice Merrick this morning signed n
decree regarding the auditors report in
the case of Mrs. Emmons, amending the
report in some respects. The auditor
had declined to allow Mrs. Emmons'
claim for expenses as to expert testi-
mony. From this Mrs. Emmons APP
pealed. The usual witness fees oere
allowed in the taxed costs, and TO this
Prof. Emmons excepted. 1t was found
that the fees for several of Mr.. En-
mons witnesses had not been taxed, and
the court ordered the correction of the
report in this respect
Mrs. Emmons will take an appeal to
the Court in General Term.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
A Girl Guilty of Housebrcaklng.

Mamie Graham the colored girl charged
with breaking into the house of Annie 4.
Cayton and setting fire to il June 30 last,
was this morning convicted in the Criminal
Court of housebreaking with intent TO steal
Her counsel, Mr.. Hewlett, gave notice of a
motion for new trial
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
Professor Fristoe on "Chcmistry."
l...a.al.. aItas,l..l .,.ali,,s. IL. Ei.....i

II AIHTEcIy-uttVIucu IHccVIHS Ul 01lu CIIVIrl-
cal Society was held last night at the rooms
of the Cosmos Club to hear the address OF
the retiring president Professor Fristoe, on
chemistry as Il Factor in Education lie
claimed that the idea of forcing students to
study Latin and Greek and other languages
might be well enough, but that what was re-
quircd was u practical education, that which
would give man such knowledge as would
be useful to him not only in practical life,
but in the development Of his moral and
mental nature
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
The civil Righis Case.

The civil rights ease against George W.
Harvey, the Testauratcur at Eleventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue, has been set
down for trial tomorrow. Mr.. L. NJ. Hew-
lett, u colorcd member of the bar, who
brought n similar charge against Mr.. French,
who Keeps the restaurant In the Washington
Market, brings the charge.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Petroleum.

Petroleum.
b. X. Plain & Co., st. Cloud Building, fur
nish the following Oil quotations.: Closed
Yesterday, 76h; opened to-day, 76i; highest,
77s lowest, 76l; 2:l5 p. m, 763
New York Stock Market.
The following have been furnished by A.
Macgill Il Co., bankers and brokers, Sis 5Sev-
enth street northwest:
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On Trial for E,nrrery.

John catey was tried in the Criminal
Court this morning charged with forging a
check for $50 on the Farmer and Mechanics
National Bank of Georgetown in 1885.
The name of his employer is John Ed
wards Wm. Cook and Thomas Miller APP
pearcd for the defense, The defendant
claims tllat the check is bonn lide.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
Wanted for a Philadelphia Murder

FARGO, OAK, Dec. 9.-J. A. Mcintosh
was arrested at Moorehead yesterday
by Chief York, in charge of the North
western Detective Agency of Minneapolis,
Mcintosh is wanted in Philadelphia, ac-
cused of numbering travelling mans wife
and two children. A reward of $1,000 was
out for him
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
A Catholic Holy nny.

Yesterday was observed by all the Catholic
churches throughout the world as the Feast
of the immaculate Conception. Beinga holt
day of obligation the services were the same
as those on sunday.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
The Jefferson Club Election.

The Jefferson Club, at their annual meet
ing last night, reelected Mr.. Stilson Hutchins
president; Mr.. Frank b. Noyes, secretary,
and Mr.. John w. Corson, treasurer. Tie
board of governors was reelected through
out,
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
Captain Bunoe's Rcport.-capiain

Bunce's report in regard to the Atlanta will
be made public this afternoon, 1t is under
stood that Secretary Whitney is in favor OF
allowing more time for trial of the vessel be-
fore making any definite decision rs ~ her
defects
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
Negotiating for valuable Property.

An agreement was filed in the Recorders
oiiicc this morning between J. II. Clark of
Washington and D, II. Gildersleeve of New
York, by which the latter is TO purchase
for $4,000 lot ~, sublot 10, and part of lot
10 square 100, provided that clear title is
shown. The property fronts - feet IL
inches on G street and 102 feet 0 inches on
Seventeenth street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09

Ten per cent. discount on all cash sales
before the 18th inst. All goods marked in
plain figures. Call and see our goods and
prices. 1t will pay you.
LADsoN's JEwELRY STORE,
433 Seventh street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
PLUMBERS, WIN.

All Who Apply wiiiBc Granted Permits
for Repairs.
The Commissioners this afternoon de-
cided that all plumbers will be granted
permits to make necessary repairs inn
mediately OH applying for them.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09

"A young cOlOred man named Charles
Ward was sent to jail by Judge Smell to-day
for stealing a lady's coat from the store Of
Samuel King, on Seventh street.
East Washington.
Cardinal Gibbons will administer the
sacrament of confirmation to q large number
~ children at 81. Peters Church on January
"A slight fire occurred about il:l5 o'clock
last evening at c. Schiclielcr's hat store,
corner Fourteenth and g streets southeast
Tho furnace i'll the cellar caused the blaze,
which was extinguished by No. . engine
The damage was principally TO flowers.
DR.. L. !. Chew has finished the brick
work Of AN unique dwelling No. 22j East
Capitol street.
The excavation of the Congressional Ii
brary site has been completed and woikmen
are now engaged on the terraces The un-
slightly pile of dirt which has caused so much
complaint still stands and blocks Penisyl-
vania avenue.
- -Fire-escapcs are being placed on tho
Congressional Hotel building.
West Washington.
Captain Francis Edgar Shepherd died
last night ut his residence No. 3 Cooke Row
Captain Shepherd was SO years of age, u
native, of North Carolina, and served in tho
Confederate Navy during the late war. He
has been resident of Georgetown for tho
past ten years and was employed in the Dis
irict Government building. His remains
will be taken TO Philadelphia Monday morn
ing.
Margaret Hagerty, an old resident OF
georgetown, died at her residence, 1879
Thirty-second street, in the 10th year of her
age.
.--Arrived-Boat Knode with 1000 bush.
els of wheat and 200 bushels of corn, and
the A. johnson with 500 bushels of corn for
J.. q. and j. NJ. Waters. Boat Seneca with
100 barrels flour, 2,1O0 bushels of corn and
200 bushels OF wheat for j. II. Dunlop.
--Temperaturc and condition of water at
"a. M: Great Falls, temperature 10, condi-
ton, pi receiving reservoir temperature io;
condition at north connection, 3d. condition
ut south connection, 30; distributing reser-
voir, temperature II; condition at influeni
gate-housc 30; condition Mt cllluent gate
house, 80.
South Washington.
Rev. DR.. W. Il. Parsons of the Lutheran
Church, will deliver q free lecture on "An
Hour With the Chinese" at the Jefferson
School building on Friday, the 18th instant,
ut 100 p. III.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
"AIderney Dairy Wagons"

PEARL OPERA-GLAssEs 81 and $50. Lad.
son, 433 Seventh street northwest.
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bargains in Holiday Jewelry,

SEE our s. and SO Gold-Headed Canes.
Ladson, 433 Seventh street northwest.
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CnLpREN's SETs--Knife, Fork and Spoon
$1.25. Ladson, 433 Seventh street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
DIED.

DIED.
KLE1BER-On Thursday, December 8, Mis-.
r. Margaret Klelbor, aged n years
Funeral servicesat the residence of her niece,
Mrs. II. W. Brelsford, No. 1888 Tenth street
northwest, at 10 O'Clock A. In., on Saturday.
Intorment at Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore,
Md.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered in Id "Wardh
prints, 40c. per lb. Also cottage cheese,
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per at.
Cream, 15c. per pit.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
New Jerusalem Lodge Election.

At the stated communication of New
Jerusalem Lodge, No. o. L. A. A. NJ, held
last evening at Masonic Temple officers for
the ensuing year We're elected US follows. II.
g. Bowers, W, NJ; A, II. Firgenbaum, s.
W. Jas. b. Henderson, J. W.; W. Il. DEN
nison, secretary; Il. " Goldman, treasurer;
John Hayward tilor; w. $. Thompson, trus-
tee; A. W. Kelly. corporator; w. q. Hender-
son, representative To Masonic Board Relief
for short term; r. V. Goldman, representa-
tive TO Masonic Board Relief for long term;
Handsome past masters jewels were pre-
sentcd To Brother Past Masters Il. V. God
man, j W. Howell and w. !, Sherwood The
lodge then repaired to Wizards Hotel,
where sumptous banquet was served, on-
liyened by witty speeches and ioNinl songs.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09

Ten Per Cent. Discount
at Ladson's Jewelry Store, 433 Seventh street
northwest.
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CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS,

Ward was sent to jail by Judge Smell to-day
for stealing lndy's coat from the store OF
Snmucl King, ON SnYenth street.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09

Chicago Markets.
The following summary is by B. X. Plain
& Co., st Cloud Building, Ninth and +
streets.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
THE CHRISTMAS CLUE.
Meeting of Ladies and Gentlemen ut the
Curtis Building.

AT meeting of ladies and gentlemen of
Georgetown interested in the Christmas
Club, last night, ut Curtis Hall, the following
committees were appointed:
Finance committee-Austin Herr, g. T..
Dunlop, A. Greenlces, q. II. Wilson, Judge
Dent, DIR. Barbarin, J. G. Waters, W. W.
Wheatley, w. A, Gordon, Mrs. Platter, Miss
Mary Gordon, Miss Mary Bradley, Miss
Grace Dougal and Miss ANNA Abbott.
Purchase Committce--Deniamin Miller,
G.. II. Gordon, Mrs. Mathew Platter, Mrs. Il.
L. Moore, Miss Griffith Miss Matte Miller,
bliss Anna Abbott and Mrs. Bates.
Committee on Supplies-W. 4. Gordon,
G. NJ. Matthew, Benjamin Miller T. r.
Locker, Lieutenant Harry Webster, John =.
Mitchell, Mrs. NJ. \. Mcliowan, Mrs. b. j..
Imncy, Mrs Major Bate, Mrs. Virginia
Dougal, Miss Della Jackson, Miss Mamie
Dorsey Miss Anna Abbott and Mrs. Fury
Committee ON lnvitations-B. 7. Janney,
Mrs. 4. l.. Moore Mrs. William Moore, Mrs.
b. y. ,lanncy, Mrs. W, w. Curtis, Miss
Mollie Mason Dodge and Miss Emily Ritten-
house.
Committee on Prcsents--NIiss Nina Brad
I ley, Mrs. u. T. lanncy, Miss Bates, Miss
| Mollic Libbcy and Miss Matte Waters.
| The various committees We're requested tc
meet during the week, and to report ut tn,
regular meeting next Thursday, at 7;3C
o'clock, at the Curtis building
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09
South Washington,

Rev. DR.. w. f. Parsons of the Lutheran
Church, will deliver free lecture on "AiI
Hour With the Chinese" at the Jefferson
School building on Friday, the 18th instant,
ut 100 D. III.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-09

He was followed by the Rev. Dr.
Clark of'thc American Home Mission
Society, who spoke feclingiy of the
necessity of cooperation among churches
in doing missionary work. He was fol-
lowed by the Rev. Dr. Bryson of Hunts
vile, Alabama. He said the church
was more united than ever before. The
keynote is cooperation.
lie was followed by q Mr.. Wm. b..
Burnham OF Brooklyn, Ohio. A lay
man then spoke on the grand good to
be done by cooperation. II would be
as absurd to think that all families
should keep house rs he kept house as to
think that all churches should be alike.
The tecretary then introduced for a D.
minute address Rev. DIR. johnson of
London, England, the accredited repre-
sentative of allied missionary societies.
II He is looking after the American branch
of the work, and asked America to join
hands with old England in the good
work. He Is IL small old man with q
heavy gray beard, and spoke sufficiently
loud to be heard all through the church
and kept his "h'sn about where they
should he.
President Dodge then announced that
the afternoon session would be especially
interesting, He then introduced DR..
Newman, who announced that il was
desired that the residents would not
accompany the delegates to the White
House.
The benediction was pronounced by
the Rev. DIR, Johnson, and the session
adjourned.
Forming in double line on Tenth
street, after leaving the church the dele
gates, followed by many who were not
delegates, proceeded to the White
House, whore they were received in the
East Room by Mr.. and Mrs. President
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-17
rag KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
VIII Powdsrly Resign? What the General
Assembly ts Doug.

Assembly is Doug.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Oct. 1G.-The
sensation in the General Assembly of the
Knights of Labor is unchanged and it is
now thought an examination of the
charges against the members of the Execu-
tive Board will not be completed before
Tuesday. Powderly denies he has written
s resignation but it is generally believed
that If not already written, it's execution
is imminent. Ira B. Aylesworth Of the
Executive Board eaid: "I don't believe
word OF it 1 don't think he
has written any such resignation
and further I don't think he has
any intention" T. B. Mcclure, also o
member Of the board, said: "There is
certainly a big fight over this matter. 1
dom thlnk Puwderly has written his
resignation, snd have no idea that he
will; but it is evident that somebody has
got TO go. The fight will be bitter one
The whole matter will be fully looked
into"